Disclaimer: Characters are still NOT mine. Sadly. Well, I'm going to write a letter to Square Enix, requesting to own at least Yunalesca. Or one of her later forms, perhaps? We shall see, eheheheheheee….
Stepping on the jutting rocks outside the ruined blitzball dome, stabs of pain shot through her legs. Leaving small red marks on the ground in a trail behind her, Yunalesca winced. She knew the feeling of pain, but it seemed stronger this time. Perhaps she was just too used to being in the Farplane, quiet and peaceful with no pain whatsoever. But she can't die. At least, not again. She has already sacrificed her life, how can she die again after that? And moving on has now been denied for her.
Why was she sent out of the Farplane? Was there truly a higher being in charge of the world? No, Yunalesca doubted it. She must have been sent out, to somehow recreate a new role to replace that of Sin's. As it seems to be, Sin must have been an accepted role in part of the everlasting spiral of death in Spira. Vegnagun could've taken that spot, but he, too, was defeated by Lady Yuna and her friends. This made Yunalesca certain that the new being she is to create must be untouchable by Yuna and anyone in the future. Only she, herself, would be able to stop it. Would that mean sacrificing herself again, using herself as that very embodiment?
The three groups that split Spira apart had reunited again though. It seemed steady now, but Yunalesca was sure that it would not last long. But would she last long, with the memories of her still fresh in those that had fought her and survived? After all, with the exception of one guardian that joined her in the Farplane soon after she did, there were easily six people that can fight her again and keep her away.
Thus a new plan. She must befriend them, make it seem like she was truly apologetic for her actions. She must decieve them into being 'friends' so when the time comes, she can easily overcome and surpass them. How difficult could it be? After all… It seemed like Yuna places a high value on friendship and forgiveness. Perhaps she will forgive the lady who has supposedly caused Spira much pain?
Almost immediately, as if on cue, the familiar roar of an airship flew above her head in the sky. She was suddenly engulfed in a shadow, raising her head to see a large red ship hovering high above her. Was Yuna making her stop here for some reason? Whatever it may be, Yunalesca remained planted in her spot, quickly casting more white magic on herself to cure her bleeding feet.
The airship slowly lowered itself, a ladder unfolding and whipping down to the ground, three girls shooting down near the dome. The blonde girl was shrieking, a tinge of fear and giggles edging her voice.
"Hey, Paine, watch out, will you?" The voice called out accusingly, receiving no reply to that.
"Rikku, that's what you say every time," a calm voice giggled, ending with an 'oomph' as if she had just landed on the ground. "Maybe if you would go just a little bit faster…"
"Shush, Yunie! You're not the one getting kicked in the head!" whined the first voice.
Laughter rang from the second voice while the third girl dressed in black merely shook her head and shrugged her shoulders. They had not noticed Yunalesca yet, it seems.
Casting her feral-like yellow/grey eyes on the three girls, she quickly recognized Yuna, Rikku, and their new friend, Paine.
"I see that the final summoner returns." She spoke softly as she took a step out of the shadow into the sunlight, facing the trio.
Rikku's golden hair glinted in the light as she turned to face the voice, shrieking and falling backwards as she recognized who it was. Yuna widened her eyes but then immediately set her expression as if she was determined to fight Yunalesca again. Paine, however, didn't really recognize who it was though she could tell that her friends considered her a threat so she took a step forward and raised her sword.
"What are you doing here, Lady Yunalesca?" Yuna asked questioningly, anger and hatred obvious in her voice.
"Yeah, yeah! Why are you here? Are you here to kill Yunie?" Rikku shot forward, stepping in front of Yuna in a defensive gesture.
Yunalesca merely raised her hands as if to stop them and shook her head.
"Stop. I do not wish to fight you." She sighed, her voice adopting a weary tone. "I have come to beseech you, to forgive me of my wrongdoings. After our battle, I have realized the errors of my ways and deeply regret it. I… I was wondering if you would take me away from here, the very home that made me the monster I was."
She was quick to ask to be taken onboard the airship, in such a way that it made the girls wary but drop their fighting stances momentarily. Doubts shone in their eyes, but Yuna stepped in front of Rikku. It seemed like she may believe Yunalesca's apology.
"But why are you here?" Yuna continued her questions. "Was it just to apologize to me?"
"Alas, I do not know. I found myself hurled back here, right after I had my epiphany of what I had done. I was reflecting on my past, and one thing led to another…"
Yunalesca was speaking in half-truths, but there was no way to determine whether she was truly telling the truth or spinning a falsehood.
"Well… Hang on a sec!" Yuna took the other girls to the side to have a brief conversation on the side. There were some mutters, indistinguishable yelling on Rikku's side, and then they finally came to a decision. "Well… I guess you can come with us for now, but… You're going to Bevelle!"
The name of the city rang through Yunalesca's body, giving rise to such strong hatred and revulsion. Bevelle now may have done no wrong, but it was Bevelle in her time that had forced her father's hand in creating Sin. But she put a hamper on the feelings and nodded, smiling as if relieved. Doing the Yevonite prayer, she bowed respectfully to Yuna and the girls.
"Thank you, my young namesake."